What's the deal with this island of spooky terror? Find Out!

The world has a lot to offer even though we may think that we have seen it all, it might be just the tip of the iceberg! You must have been to some stunning places for your holidays, but have you ever thought of visiting places which have a dark history that may just send chills down your spine?

If you're a fan of dark history and have no fear, have a look at this haunted place and who knows, if you love the write up, you might go and visit it as well! ;)

Located in Venice, Italy, Poveglia Island is one of the most eeriest destinations in the world. Also, considering the kind of things people have experienced or witnessed here - this is actually ranked as number one scariest place.

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The Story

This small island less than half a mile from Venice is today a forbidden island with a dark and twisted past. Once a quarantine zone for people who suffered from the plague - people were burnt and buried alive there! Later, in the 20th century, a mental hospital was opened and it is said that the place was full of ghosts which made the Doctors do strange things and they ended up taking all their patients life.

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Even till today, people have claimed that they felt the presence of something evil as soon as they stepped foot on this island.

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With a past like this, Poveglia is believed to be the most haunted, attracting the attention of ghost hunters and paranormal investigators too.

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The mental hospital shut in 1968, and the island has been vacant since.

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With more than 100,000 plague victims and mental patients buried on Poveglia island, the human bones continue to wash up on the shores.

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How to reach

While the Italian tourism board prohibits visiting the island (on paper), there's a lengthy application process which requires approval. But as with most things, for the right price (about 200 euros), you can hire a person to take you over there without any approvals.

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Before You Go

Be alert to know that visiting the island is illegal. There are no public tours available to visit the island..... But.......